Card Payment Processors

More and more retailers are using card payment processors to conduct on-the-spot payments for their retail business. Particularly useful for stores that sell on-the-go and/or use an iPad to operate remotely. Where in years past the option to make payments with credit cards in instances like these seemed far-fetched, modern point-of-sale solutions like Hike have made it an integral part for any business.

Indeed, Hike’s robust POS solution allows customers to simply tap and go with their credit card, and we’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading payment processors to make that happen, including:

PayPal Here

Tyro

iZettle

Vantiv (Coming Soon!)

Our guides on how to set-up your chosen card payment processor with your Hike store, will get you going in no time at all so that retailers can make fast, streamlined payments that your customers will love.

PayPal Here

PayPal Here Overview

PayPal Here is very easy to integrate and even easier to use with Hike POS. All you need to do is ring up a sale, click to use PayPal as your preferred payment, and your sale amount will be automatically posted to the PayPal Here card reader. No more manual number punching, and avoid any careless human errors.

Perhaps most importantly however, is that the PayPal card reader is mobile, running via a Bluetooth connection, meaning you can process transactions and take payments on-the-go from anywhere.

And with the Chip & Pin card reader, EMV certified, you can be assured that you’re receiving the latest and best in card security standard, protecting your customers from card frauds.

Of course, to use PayPal Here with your Hike store, you’ll need to sign up to PayPal and purchase a PayPal Here Card Reader. To do this, you can visit Hike’s dedicated PayPal Here page, and follow the prompts to talk to a member of our team on how we can get you started. Or you can simply visit the PayPal Here website to get your card reader.

Before you begin, it’s important to note that:

The PayPal Here Chip & Pin reader is available for Hike customers in Australia & the UK only.

The PayPal Here Tap & Go card reader, is available for Hike customers in Australia, UK & the USA.

Now, let’s look at how you would go about configuring your PayPal Here card device with your Hike store.

Configuring PayPal Here with Hike on an iPad

To begin your configuration of PayPal Here to your Hike store, you must first enable Bluetooth on your iPad.

To do this, click on Settings (Gear Icon) on your iPad.

Once you are in the Settings screen, select the Bluetooth option, and make sure that it is toggled ON.

When ON, you will be able to have your iPad find the PayPal card reader – which should also have Bluetooth on - indicated by the blue light. Click on the PayPal Here device (under My Devices) and wait several moments until it shows that it has CONNECTED with the card reader.

Once that is completed, login to your Hike store – if you haven’t already – to setup PayPal Here with your business.

Begin by drawing up the Hike menu on your iPad and selecting Settings.

Using PayPal Here to Complete a Sale

This will open the Enter Sale page, where you’ll able to select the product/s that will be in the transaction.

Once you have entered all the items that need to be placed in the basket, tap on PAY.

You will then be taken to the transactions screen, where you will have the option to choose which payment type you will be completing the sale with.

As you’ll be using PayPal, select PayPal as your payment type.

To get PayPal Here to automatically read the sale via Hike, tap on the CHARGE circle button, and your transaction will appear on your PayPal Here card reader.

Ensure that underneath the total amount of sale, it reads Bluetooth Reader Connected.

This is what the sale will look like on your card reader.

Insert, Tap, or Swipe the customer’s card (as per your card reader), to complete the transaction. If you are only able to insert or swipe the customer’s card, the customer will need to enter their PIN and click on the green tick as well.

Once done, you will be able to print or email a receipt from Hike and conduct a new sale as usual.

iZettle

iZettle Overview

iZettle is one of the fastest growing payment processing company in Europe and is making it easier for small business to accept credit card and contactless payments. With complete integration with Hike, iZettle offers its users no monthly fees and is compatible with all major debit and credit cards.

Process payments in-store and on-the-go with iZettle’s mobility capabilities that serves customers better and eliminates chances of error. With seamless Bluetooth integration with Hike POS, retailers will just have to ring up a sale in Hike, click pay and the amount will be instantly sent to the card reader.

To use iZettle with your store, you’ll need to sign up to iZettle and purchase one of their card readers. To do this, you can visit Hike’s dedicated iZettle page, and follow the prompts to talk to a member of our team on how we can get you started. Or you can simply visit the iZettle website and purchase your card reader there.

Note: Currently there is no option to connect your PC or Mac to the iZettle Payment Device.

Now, let’s look at how you would go about configuring your iZettle card reader with your Hike store.

Configuring iZettle with Hike on iPad

To begin your configuration of iZettle to your Hike store, you must first enable Bluetooth on your iPad.

To do this, click on Settings (Gear Icon) on your iPad.

Once you are in the Settings screen, select the Bluetooth option, and make sure that it is toggled ON.

When ON, you will be able to have your iPad find iZettle – which should also have Bluetooth on. Click on the iZettle device (under My Device) and wait several moments until it shows that it has CONNECTED with the card reader.

Once that is completed, login to your Hike store – if you haven’t already – to setup iZettle with your business.

Begin by drawing up the Hike menu on your iPad and selecting Settings.

Here you will find a list of your existing payment types – Cash & Card – as well as other card payment processors Hike integrates with.

Toggle iZettle to GREEN and tap on Configuration Required to start.

When clicked, you will be prompted to log in to your iZettle account. Enter your iZettle email address and password and click Sign In to proceed with the configuration.

Once completed, you will notice that in your Payment Types that iZettle has been activated – as indicated by the tick – and will display the words Ready to Use.

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Now that you’ve configured your iZettle card reader to your Hike store, you can begin using the device to process payments.

Using iZettle to Complete a Sale

To complete a sale using your iZettle card reader, begin by opening up your Hike menu and selecting the Enter Sale page.

This will open the Enter Sale page, where you’ll able to select the product/s that will be in the transaction.

Once you have entered all the items that need to be placed in the basket, tap on PAY.

You will then be taken to the transactions screen, where you will have the option to choose which payment type you will be completing the sale with.

As you’ll be paying using iZettle, select iZettle as your payment type.

To get iZettle to automatically read the sale via Hike, tap on the CHARGE circle button, and your transaction will appear on your iZettle card reader.

Ensure also that underneath the total amount of sale, it reads Bluetooth Reader Connected.

Insert, Tap, or Swipe the customer’s card on your iZettle card reader, to complete the transaction. If you are only able to insert or swipe the customer’s card, the customer will need to enter their PIN and click on the green tick as well.

Once done, you will be able to print or email a receipt from Hike and conduct a new sale as usual.

Tyro

Tyro Overview

Tyro is Australia’s leading independent EFTPOS provider, enabling small business the means to conduct card transactions effortlessly. With all payment types built-in, Tyro EFTPOS machines and EFTPOS terminals are designed for fast counter top transactions and mobile payments.

With full partnership between Hike POS and Tyro, the two platforms offer seamless integrations between your retail store and sale transactions.

To use Tyro with your store, you’ll need to sign up to Tyro and purchase one of their EFTPOS Machines. To do this, you can visit Hike’s dedicated Tyro page, and follow the prompts to talk to a member of our team on how we can get you started. Or you can simply visit the Tyro website and purchase your EFTPOS machine there.

Note: You can only pair one Tyro terminal to one Hike register.

Now, let’s look at how you would go about configuring your Tryo EFTPOS terminal with your Hike store.

Configuring Tyro with Hike on iPad

To begin your configuration of Tyro with Hike on iPad (or on computer) you must first:

Activate your Tyro Terminal and connect it to the Internet using a LAN cable.

Login to the Hike POS register on the iPad or computer.

Once that is done, begin by drawing up the Hike menu on your iPad and selecting Settings.

Outlets – Select YES if you plan on having Tyro available on all your outlets, select NO and choose a specific one.

Once that is completed, click on SAVE to continue.

You will then be taken to the configuration page to enter the Merchant ID (MID) and Terminal ID (TID).

You will also need to select whether you want to integrate the Payment Receipt as well.

Note: If did not need to add the Tyro Payment Type in Hike, or you simply closed the screen and have come back to it, you can always reach the Configure Payment Type screen, by clicking on the red Configuration Required button in the Status column of your Tyro Payment.

Once those fields are met, click on PAIR to connect Hike with Tyro.

At the same time, go to your Tyro terminal again, and select START. Your Tyro Terminal will then also start pairing with your Hike POS register.

Once the pairing is successful, you will the Tyro listing in the Payment Types List View will now say registered.

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Using Tyro to Complete a Sale

Once paired you can use Tyro to complete a sale using the same method for both PC and iPad.

To begin, select Point of Sale using your Hike menu and navigate to the Enter New Sale screen.

This will open the Enter Sale page, where you’ll able to select the product/s that will be in the transaction.

Once you have entered all the items that need to be placed in the basket, click on PAY.

You will then be taken to the transactions screen, where you will have the option to choose which payment type you will be completing the sale with.

As you’ll be paying using Tyro, select Tyro as your payment type and follow the prompts on your Tyro terminal to complete the sale.

Remember, if you have questions about how to setup Tyro on Hike, please feel free to get in touch with us using our 24-hour live chat support service.